Surface-Functionalized Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) Nanoplatelets for Enhanced Thermal Stability of Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) films

Surface and interfacial engineering of additives is crucial for enhancing the compatibility between inorganic additives and polymer matrices. Thermal stabilizers are particularly prevalent in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounding. Recently, layered double hydroxidehydroxide (LDH) structures have been explored as a new class of efficient and environmentally-friendly stabilizers. This study uses oleic acid (OA) as a bio-sourced surface-active …